The collection
22 hotels
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
“Oceanfront aquatic haven”
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
“Indoor atrium playground”
RESET Hotel
“Modular desert cabins”
The Flat Iron Hotel
“Appalachian Deco landmark”
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
“Glass-atrium lakeside resort”
New York Marriott Marquis
“Broadway atrium stalwart”
Orlando World Center Marriott
“Sprawling aquatic playground”
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
“Oceanfront all-suite tower”
Walt Disney World Swan
“Postmodern lakeside resort”
Austin Marriott Downtown
“Downtown rooftop rendezvous”
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key
“Bayside suite resort”
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
“Sprawling oceanfront resort”
Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks
“River Oaks society hotel”
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
“Postmodern skyline landmark”
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
“Breezy Kalakaua haven”
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
“Commons glass tower”
Marriott Marquis Chicago
“Towering convention showpiece”
Marriott Marquis Houston
“Downtown rooftop playground”
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
“Ballpark rooftop rendezvous”
San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
“Bayfront marina perch”
VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa
“Coastal fairway resort”
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
“Citrus-accented glass tower”
Our shorthand
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.